Barcelona told to get rid of Hansi Flick due to Robert Lewandowski use as legendary goalkeeper says they 'should have won everything' with striker leading attack ahead of Lamine Yamal & Raphinha

Thrown on in the second half of Barcelona's midweek clash against Real Oviedo with the game tied at 1-1, the veteran needed just five minutes to turn the tide. Frenkie de Jong rose to nod down a perfect header, and the Polish hitman met it with a delicate flick that nestled past the keeper to give Barcelona the lead. Barca went on to complete a 3-1 turnaround, but the headlines focused less on the three points and more on the fact that their No.9 is being used as a super-sub rather than the spearhead.

For a player who built his career as the ultimate talisman, Lewandowski’s new reality under Flick is striking. Instead of leading the line week in, week out, he has been eased back into action after a preseason setback. So far, that has meant brief cameos rather than 90-minute stints, but the 37-year-old has performed well in his new role. He bagged a brace against Valencia earlier in the campaign and has now scored three times off the bench. Few strikers in Europe can boast such efficiency. But to Tomaszewski, treating Lewandowski like a ‘Plan B’ borders on criminal.

The outspoken Poland legend did not hold back when quizzed on Lewandowski's situation, telling Super Express Sport: "Barcelona have a squad for the Club World Cup, which they didn't even participate in in America. They definitely have a squad for the Champions League, the most important trophy. Unfortunately, the coaching staff should stick it out until the end, and I hope their contract isn't extended, because 'Mr. German' isn't performing very well.  With such a footballing 'gun' he should have won everything in Europe, and they lost to Inter, a good team, but the subsequent 5-0 final against PSG exposed them."

After the Ovideo win, Lewandowski insisted that he is unfazed by the new role and remains "patient" as he awaits further opportunities to prove his worth to Flick this season. 

“I’m patient," he claimed. "The most important thing is that if I play, I want to score a goal to help the team. Physically, I feel very good.” 

Barcelona’s next test comes on Saturday against Real Sociedad at Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. With Camp Nou still under renovation, the temporary ground has become their fortress. Moreover, it’s also a stage where Lewandowski is expected to shine, and now it remains to be seen if Flick keeps him in reserve or restores him to the starting XI.